Good Grinding (clear) face mask?

[LumpyMusic]

Is there a grinding face shield that doesn't use that cheezy plastic hardware to allow the up and down swivel of the face plate? I can't seem to find a mask from HF to McMasCarr at any price that uses anything but the same plastic stuff.

Modifying mine to use a #10 bolt and nylock nut doesn't seem to do the trick. It's the plastic indexing thing in the middle that poops out and allows the mask to fall.

Any recommendations?


Sgt Lumpy

 

[PT Doc]

Uvex stealth I believe

 

[j-guenth]

Uvex or Oberon - Can be purchased at Grainger or MSC

 

[RedneckWelder]

Uvex Bionic. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VY3ACE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[catalytic]

I just bought a 3m 6900 full face mask + respirator:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QY8WTY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I highly recommend it over a non-respirator face mask. I have also used the 3m half-face masks under welding hoods for a few years. They are really comfortable and you no longer get a nose/lungs full of black grinder dust.

 

[22george]

Where do you get a welding helmet that will fit over the respirators?? The only ones l can find are too narrow. I'm talking about the instant on helmets.
Sorry, don't mean to hijack the thread, but l figure other guys have the same question.

 

[GTO]

I have the UVEX,I love it.

 

[Jswain]

We have the full framed UVEX at work and it is way better then the standard flimsy feeling grinding shields. Makes you feel a little better about wearing one

 

[RedneckWelder]

Where do you get a welding helmet that will fit over the respirators?? The only ones l can find are too narrow. I'm talking about the instant on helmets.
Sorry, don't mean to hijack the thread, but l figure other guys have the same question.

Miller makes a low profile one designed to go under welding helmets. Not horrifically expensive, either.

 

[RedneckWelder]

We have the full framed UVEX at work and it is way better then the standard flimsy feeling grinding shields. Makes you feel a little better about wearing one

And the nice thing is you can get them with Shade 3 and 5 shields so they can be used with torches too. makes O/A welding and cutting a snap

 

[PT Doc]

Bionic not stealth, sorry.

 

[TMcCay]

I just bought a Hobart face shield from Tractor Supply. It has the list lock adjustments on it like a welding helmet. The thing I dislike is the very light green tint on it, but after using it a few times it doesn't bother me. At least I can tighten it and it will stay. It was $20 if I remember correctly. However I do like the looks of that UVEX and one may be in my future soon!!

 

[Mr. Brooks]

Uvex bionic, look no further.

 

[LumpyMusic]

Does the Uvex have plastic hardware in the swivel gizmo? I can't tell from the pics on Amazon.


Sgt Lumpy

 

[RedneckWelder]

Does the Uvex have plastic hardware in the swivel gizmo? I can't tell from the pics on Amazon.


Sgt Lumpy

Yeah but it's good quality stuff.

I've beat on mine for four years. Brought it back when I first started a landscaping/maintence job and was spending days and days on a weedeater. It was a face saver. Then once I moved on from that job I dropped a shade 5 shield in it and now it's my O/A torch shield.

 

[southalabama]

I bought a uvex after discovering them on this site. Bought off amazon.

I love mine. Don't know how I survived without it.

 

[rr361]

Another vote for the Uvex Bionic. Had mine over 2 years and no problems. Replacement lens are cheap too.

 

[PCO6]

Uvex Bionic here.

 

[Jack Olsen]

Years with the Uvex, here. I don't care if it's plastic or titanium, so long as it works. And it works.

 

[92integra]

yeah i'm diggin my uvex bionic!

 

[22george]

Thanks redneckwelder